H1N1 Campaign: Lisa Konkus

With the season of fall comes the season of the flu. As the leaves begin to change colors it seems as if more and more people are getting sick. This flu season is a little different with the threat of the swine flu. Many are worried of not only getting the seasonal flu but also getting the swine flu, which has spread throughout the U.S and has killed many people. I began to wonder if there are any health campaigns out about the H1N1 virus. After doing some research I found that the Red Cross has launched a campaign entitled “Your best defense is you” I think this campaign will help ease everyone’s minds about catching the H1N1 virus because it tell you how to prevent getting sick. Some of the steps you should take are to 1. Wash your hands 2. Cover your mouth 3. Keep your distance from those who are sick and 4. Separate your sick and dispose of your wastes. The IFRC also developed a 30-minute e-learning course to help Red Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers prepare for influenza pandemic. It is now open to the general public, this tool and all other materials are freely available at www.bestdefence.org. I think this campaign is a great way to get the message out there.